I have three columns with a cost code, description, and amount such as listed
below.

071.300 Waterproofing Systems $1,000
071.300 Waterproofing Systems $1,000
071.420 Hot Fluid-Applied Water $1,000
074.110 Metal Roof Panels $1,000
074.110 Metal Roof Panels $1,000

I would like to sum and consolidate the amounts for each cost code so that I
do not have duplicates.

Such as with the above list I would like it to show:
071.300 Waterproofing Systems $2,000
071.420 Hot Fluid-Applied Water $1,000
074.110 Metal Roof Panels $2,000

What is the best way to accomplish this?

I would use a pivottable.

If you've never used pivottables, here are a few links:

Debra Dalgleish's pictures at Jon Peltier's site:
http://peltiertech.com/Excel/Pivots/pivottables.htm
And Debra's own site:
http://www.contextures.com/xlPivot01.html

John Walkenbach also has some at:
http://j-walk.com/ss/excel/files/general.htm
(look for Tony Gwynn's Hit Database)

Chip Pearson keeps Harald Staff's notes at:
http://www.cpearson.com/excel/pivots.htm

MS has some at (xl2000 and xl2002):
http://office.microsoft.com/downloads/2000/XCrtPiv.aspx
http://office.microsoft.com/assistan...lconPT101.aspx

evoxfan wrote:

I have three columns with a cost code, description, and amount such as listed
below.

071.300 Waterproofing Systems $1,000
071.300 Waterproofing Systems $1,000
071.420 Hot Fluid-Applied Water $1,000
074.110 Metal Roof Panels $1,000
074.110 Metal Roof Panels $1,000

I would like to sum and consolidate the amounts for each cost code so that I
do not have duplicates.

Such as with the above list I would like it to show:
071.300 Waterproofing Systems $2,000
071.420 Hot Fluid-Applied Water $1,000
074.110 Metal Roof Panels $2,000

What is the best way to accomplish this?

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Dave Peterson